STAR of stage and screen John Barrowman will be providing a ‘spectacular finale’ to Hampton Court Palace Festival later this month.

Barrowman, who previously starred in the West End version of La Cage aux Folles in full drag, will be cherry-picking songs from his last four tours to create a playlist in an attempt to please everyone.

Speaking to What’s On, he said: “It’s difficult because the last four tours I have done I have loved every one of them.

“When it came to choosing them I had a hard time. But there’s something for everyone.

“Expect to have a night of entertainment. Expect to hear songs that you have heard on the radio and from shows, there will be a wide variety.

“To be part of this line up is incredible. I know Liza [Minelli] and her sister. It’s great that Hampton Court is giving its audience such a diverse range of music.

“Playing the finale is so great because you get the fireworks.

“It’s going to be a great atmosphere for everybody.”

As well as the legendary Liza he will be joining Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Katie Melua, Van Morrison and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which will perform a special 20th anniversary gala.

His performance on July 24 will be Barrowman’s only London performance this year.

The multi-talented performer is no stranger to Hampton Court, having visited the palace about five times over the year.

“Hampton Court Palace is one of the places that I go to when anyone comes over from the States,” he said.

“It gives a really good look back at the royalty in the UK. All the stories about the King going up and down the river are fascinating.”

Of course singing is not the only talent he possesses, with his talents stretching into dancing, acting, presenting and even judging in talent contests.

In collaboration with his sister Carole E Barrowman, John has also released two volumes of his autobiography, and a sci-fi fantasy novel for young adults called Hollow Earth, earlier in the year.

But what does he prefer? “I never say what I prefer. I enjoy it all,” he said.

“I’m in the entertainment business. Being in a show or singing in a concert, being on the TV, it’s all part of the entertainment business.

“I enjoyed judging and I was involved with three of the most popular shows. It’s amazing to see people develop.

“I was critical about certain aspects but always honest.

“I wanted to write the children’s book with my sister. We are now currently negotiating the film and TV rights.”

“She does the physical writing but we chat through all the storylines.

“Last weekend she rang at 2am and said ‘[the character] has got to have a sexual moment here’. I was like ‘it’s 2am’.”

With so much going on you would be forgiven for thinking a rest might be on the cards for the musical theatre star. You would be wrong.

Instead he is off to America for a ‘small role in a movie’, with a second film likely although he refused to reveal any more details.

The Hampton Court Palace Festival runs from Thursday June 14 to Sunday June 24.